The following day, Marcus remained in his temporary nest, too tired to stir. Considering the upcoming royal banquet, where the dragon planned to make a grand debut, it was just as well for him to remain unseen for now.
Only Miaomiao, who looked like nothing more than a small black kitten, perched on Michael's shoulder as they ventured out. The party members who had never been to the capital joined him, eager to explore.
Once outside, Michael separated from the group, moving independently. Following behind him like a silent shadow was Isper, now a loyal familiar of House Crassus. Unlike Leonardo, Isper retained his original appearance, as his work as an assassin required him to remain as inconspicuous as possible.
While the others wandered off, laughing and shopping for trinkets, Michael headed for a specific destination.
